Grayhawk Golf Club
Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale is one of the most highly rated courses in the state. It is a robust 7,135 yards and demands long driving. The par-72 course has plenty of bunkers that will lead to trouble. If you can't keep it in the fairways, you will be challenged to hit demanding recovery shots.
Grayhawk Golf Club
8620 E. Thompson Peak Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 502-1800
Desert Lakes Golf Course
Desert Lakes Golf Course in Bullhead City is a 6,569-yard, par-72 course that is beautiful to walk and play but quite demanding. While golfers do not have to pull out the big driver as often as they do on some courses, the fairways are quite narrow and there is plenty of water on the course to punish errant golfers.
Desert Lakes Golf Course
5835 S. Desert Lakes Drive
Bullhead City, AZ 86426
(928) 768-1800
Stonegreek Golf Course
Stonegreek Golf Course in Phoenix is a 6,871-yard course that is almost always in sensational condition. The par-71 layout demands excellent fairway play. The greens are tight and curvy, and golfers can get frustrated with the lack of birdie opportunities.
Stonegreek Golf Course
4435 E. Paradise Village Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 953-9111
Arrowhead Country Club
Arrowhead Country Club in Glendale has excellent amenities and is one of the toughest courses in the Western United States. The 7,001-yard, par-72 course is tough and long. You must hit a solid ball off the tee to get the ball to the fairway in a workable position. There are multiple hazards throughout the course, so accuracy is a must.
Arrowhead Country Club
19888 N. 73rd Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 561-9600
Silverleaf Golf Club
Silverleaf Golf Club in Scottsdale is a test for accomplished golfers and might want to be avoided by golfers with handicaps of 18 or more. The course is a monster at 7,267 yards and is also a par 72. You must hit long and accurate drives, and the fairways are narrow and somewhat unforgiving.
Sliverleaf Golf Club
18701 N. Silverleaf Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 515-3210
About The Author
Steve Silverman is an award-winning writer who has been covering sports for 28 years. He is the author of "The Minnesota Vikings: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" (Triumph Books, Chicago) and two other books on the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers.
